Brogne (I)

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The basic colour of the breed is white , reddish-brown spots may, however, occur at all parts of the body. Head and legs are not covered with wool. The ewes are polled, single horned rams may occur. With an average weight of 60kg for adult males, the breed is of medium size. The tail is long, lop ears are of medium length ad slightly protruding.

The area of distribution is found in Venetia region and stretches from la Lessinai plateau close to the mountain Lessini down into the Po lowlands, particulary into theVal Dillasi and the community of Treganno

Ewes can be milked for approx 100 days after weaning the lambs with a live weight of 15 to 18 kg. The milk yieald for that period is on average 100kg.
Body weight: 60kg (m), 47kg (w)
Withers height: 67cm (m), 57cm (w)
Fleece weight: 2.5-3kg (m), 2kg (w)
Lambing percentage: 153%